

“While we are standing under the sky, screaming in thunder and crying in floodwater, we realize we have become victims of environmental disarray, preventing us from relishing the bright star backdrop and hearing the seasons' enchanting rhythm or following the quiet birds' migration and experiencing the stillness of an ancient tree. (“Rain Man - With a sky out of control“)”
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“Happiness is not a shame but an opportunity. Learning to enjoy life to the core without hindrance, suspicion, or culpability allows us to live in peace with ourselves and the world. ("When is Happiness?" - "C’est quand le bonheur ?")”
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“When truth becomes inconvenient, and we turn away from the reality compass, honesty is compromised, and the consequences of our willful deception become substantially embarrassing for the smooth running of our future. ("The Power and the Glory")”
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“Nature's order unraveling under the strain of human excess and negligence shows us a world untethered by rain bombs and unpredictable floods. No magic umbrella will ever protect us. (“Rain Man - With a sky out of control“)”
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“When we calculate risks and incentives and align our desires with reality to achieve inner peace, we may reach self-mastery. Precision offers clarity and reduces insecurity. But we must not ignore the emotional bonds with the lived experience of love and joy. They often transcend metrics, preferring a balance between a rational approach and the priorities of our intuition. (“ Measuring space »)”
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